Kia Optima: Inspection - Water pump. Repair procedures - Cooling System - Engine Mechanical System - Kia Optima TF 2011-2026 Service ManualKia Optima: Inspection

1. Check each part for cracks, damage or wear, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
2. Check the bearing for damage, abnormal noise and sluggish rotation, and replace the coolant pump assembly if necessary.
3. Check for coolant leakage. If coolant leaks from hole, the seal is defective. Replace the coolant pump assembly.
A small amount of "weeping" from the bleed hole is normal.

Removal and Installation
1. Loosen the drain plug, and then drain the engine coolant. Remove the radiator cap to drain with speed. 2. Remove the drive belt (A) after turning the drive belt te ...

Water pump. Troubleshooting
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Installation
1. Installation is the reverse of removal. • When installing, apply the ATF oil or white vas ...

Installation
1. Remove the ignition key from the vehicle. 2. Disconnect the battery negative cable and wait for at least three minutes. 3. Install the seat belt ...

Air bag non-inflation conditions
• In certain low-speed collisions the air bags may not deploy. The air bags are designed not to deploy in such cases because they may not provide benefits beyond the protection of the seat bel ...

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